Ankle and foot articulations

Question 1

This is formed by a fibrous union of the lateral aspect of the distal tibia and the distal fibula

Answer 1

distal tibiofibular jt

Question 2

This is formed by the articulations of the distal tibia, talus, and fibula

Answer 2

talocrural jt

Question 3

What type of jt is the talocrural jt?

Answer 3

synovial hinge jt

Question 4

talocrural jt: osteokinematic motions

Answer 4

DF/PF

Question 5

talocrural jt: loose packed position

Answer 5

10˚ PF midway between inversion/eversion

Question 6

talocrural jt: close packed position

Answer 6

maximum DF

Question 7

talocrural jt: capsular pattern

Answer 7

PF

DF

Question 8

This jt is formed by 3 articulation between the talus and calcaneus

Answer 8

subtalar jt

Question 9

subtalar jt: osteokinematic motions

Answer 9

inversion/eversion

Question 10

subtalar jt: loose packed position

Answer 10

midway between extremes of ROM

Question 11

subtalar jt: close packed position

Answer 11

supination

Question 12

subtalar jt: capsular pattern

Answer 12

limitation of varus ROM

Question 13

This jt is formed by the talocalcaneonavicular jt and the calcaneocuboid jt.

Answer 13

midtarsal jt

Question 14

midtarsal jt: osteokinematic motions

Answer 14

inversion/eversion

Question 15

midtarsal jt: loose packed position

Answer 15

midway between extremes of ROM

Question 16

midtarsal jt: close packed position

Answer 16

supination

Question 17

midtarsal jt: capsular pattern

Answer 17

• DF
• PF
• adduction
• IR

Question 18

What does the forefoot consist of?

Answer 18

• tarsometatarsi jts
• metatarsophalangeal Jus
• interphalangeal its